Questions about your lift?
Here are some answers.

Below, we have compiled what we consider to be the most frequently asked questions regarding the use of lifting platforms.
If your question hasn’t been answered, please contact us: by Phone +49 7132 / 367-0, by E-Mail or Contact Form.

My lift does not extend, what can I do?

1. Check whether the lifting platform is supplied with power or whether the main switch is on.

2. Make sure that no emergency stop is pressed.

3. Check, if available, whether the light barrier is not actuated.

My lift does not extend to end stop, what can I do?

Please check the oil level and top up oil if necessary.

My lift does not go down, what can I do?

1. Check whether the lifting platform is supplied with power or whether the main switch is on.

2. If necessary, the latch mechanism does not retract and release the lowering valve. (Utility Veh.)

My lift only descends on one side, what could it be?

A lowering valve coil is defective and must be replaced.

The red/green light on my lift no longer works, what could it be?

1. The head piece does not move down completely because there is something underneath.

2. The non-contact switch on the hydraulic cylinder is defective.

One cylinder of my lift does not move left/right, what could be the problem?

1. The slipping clutch of the traverse motor must be readjusted.

2. The traverse motor is defective.

3. One or both traversing chains are torn off.

Which oil do I need to refill?

Since 1980, an HLPD 68 has been used as standard.

What data does JAB need to process my request in the best possible way?

Please tell us the type of the lift, the year of manufacture and the factory number of the model it is.

Questions about your lift?Here are some answers.

My lift does not extend, what can I do?

1. Check whether the lifting platform is supplied with power or whether the main switch is on.

2. Make sure that no emergency stop is pressed.

3. Check, if available, whether the light barrier is not actuated.

My lift does not extend to end stop, what can I do?

Please check the oil level and top up oil if necessary.

My lift does not go down, what can I do?

1. Check whether the lifting platform is supplied with power or whether the main switch is on.

2. If necessary, the latch mechanism does not retract and release the lowering valve. (Utility Veh.)

My lift only descends on one side, what could it be?

A lowering valve coil is defective and must be replaced.

The red/green light on my lift no longer works, what could it be?

1. The head piece does not move down completely because there is something underneath.

2. The non-contact switch on the hydraulic cylinder is defective.

One cylinder of my lift does not move left/right, what could be the problem?

1. The slipping clutch of the traverse motor must be readjusted.

2. The traverse motor is defective.

3. One or both traversing chains are torn off.

Which oil do I need to refill?

Since 1980, an HLPD 68 has been used as standard.

What data does JAB need to process my request in the best possible way?

Please tell us the type of the lift, the year of manufacture and the factory number of the model it is.

Questions about your lift?
Here are some answers.